AI-generatedSalo at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,880 h
- Rain a year
- 669 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 20 m
Climate in Salo
Salo has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while February is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 1,880 hours of sunshine a year, Salo is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Salo
The best time to visit Salo is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.4 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. Rain is frequent in August and in December; the wettest month is July with 84 mm.
Salo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Salo in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 3–16 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Salo in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 20–23 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Salo in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 4–16 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Salo in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −1–1 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 1.5 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Aug, Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 9°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
- Evening, 20:00: about 6°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
08:0518:21
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:39–09:05 · evening 17:22–18:47
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:22–07:39 · evening 18:47–19:04
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Salo compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 12° at the start of the month to 7° at the end. The sea cools from 13° to 9°. The days get 2.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 12° | 7° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 1° |
| Sea | 13° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 8.9 h |
What is the weather like in Salo in October?
In October, Salo is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 10.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 16 min08:05 – 18:21
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %51 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Salo
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Salo: score 51 against 10. In July, days are 14 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in July. July has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 7 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 10 | 51better |
| Daytime high | 9° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 13° |
| Sea | 10.7° | 16.7° |
| Sunshine | 2.9 h | 9.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 62 mmbetter | 84 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Salo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January−1° · Sea 2° · 1.3 h
In January, Salo is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sea averages 2.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 53 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salo.
Salo in January13February−1° · Sea 1° · 2.4 h
In February, Salo is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages 1.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 43 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salo.
Salo in February20March3° · Sea 1° · 4.6 h
In March, Salo is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 0.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 34 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salo.
Salo in March26April10° · Sea 3° · 6.8 h
In April, Salo is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 2.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 35 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salo.
Salo in April33May16° · Sea 7° · 9.3 h
In May, Salo is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 6.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salo.
Salo in May39June20° · Sea 12° · 9.4 h
In June, Salo is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salo.
Salo in June51July23° · Sea 17° · 9.6 h
In July, Salo is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Salo – and yet one of the best months here.
Salo in July39August22° · Sea 17° · 7.8 h
In August, Salo is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salo.
Salo in August20September16° · Sea 15° · 5.4 h
In September, Salo is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salo.
Salo in September10October9° · Sea 11° · 2.9 h
In October, Salo is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 10.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salo.
Salo in October9November4° · Sea 8° · 1.2 h
In November, Salo is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 7.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salo.
Salo in November8December1° · Sea 5° · 0.8 h
In December, Salo is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 4.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 59 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Salo.
Salo in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Salo
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−8°), the warmest in July (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | −1° | −7° | 2.4° | 1.3 h | 11 | 53 |
| FebruaryFeb | 13 | −1° | −8° | 1.0° | 2.4 h | 9 | 43 |
| MarchMar | 20 | 3° | −5° | 0.9° | 4.6 h | 8 | 34 |
| AprilApr | 26 | 10° | 0° | 2.5° | 6.8 h | 9 | 35 |
| MayMay | 33 | 16° | 5° | 6.5° | 9.3 h | 9 | 40 |
| JuneJun | 39 | 20° | 10° | 12.1° | 9.4 h | 10 | 63 |
| JulyJul | 51 | 23° | 13° | 16.7° | 9.6 h | 13 | 84 |
| AugustAug | 39 | 22° | 11° | 17.4° | 7.8 h | 13 | 84 |
| SeptemberSep | 20 | 16° | 7° | 14.6° | 5.4 h | 10 | 57 |
| OctoberOct | 10 | 9° | 3° | 10.7° | 2.9 h | 11 | 62 |
| NovemberNov | 9 | 4° | −1° | 7.6° | 1.2 h | 12 | 58 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 1° | −4° | 4.7° | 0.8 h | 12 | 59 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature in Salo
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 9.4 – 11.9 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Salo ranges from 0.9 °C in March to 17.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 15.7 and 18.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 2.4° | 0.9° | 3.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 1.0° | −0.2° | 2.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 0.9° | 0.1° | 2.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 2.5° | 1.1° | 3.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 6.5° | 5.3° | 7.9° | cold |
| JuneJun | 12.1° | 10.3° | 14.7° | cold |
| JulyJul | 16.7° | 14.8° | 18.4° | cold |
| AugustAug | 17.4° | 15.7° | 18.9° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 14.6° | 13.3° | 16.0° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 10.7° | 9.4° | 11.9° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 7.6° | 6.1° | 8.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 4.7° | 3.0° | 6.1° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Salo
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 2.9 of 10.3 hours of daylight in Salo, 28 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Salo: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Salo has about 11 rainy days with 62 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Salo
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 6).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- over 2 h
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Salo
How breezy and how cloudy Salo is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Salo typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Oct – Jan.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Salo: mostly cloudy, with about 2.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Salo
When Salo is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Salo.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Salo
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Salo in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Salo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 43) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).
- 24
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 34
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 43
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 10
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 1.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 35 min
- Distance
- 1,760 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Salo vs Turku
In October the holiday weather in Salo and Turku is about equally good (score 10 vs 10). During the day it is about as warm in Turku as in Salo. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Salo | Turku |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 10 | 10 |
| Daytime high | 9° | 9° |
| Sea | 11° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | Jul | May – Aug |
Through the year
Finland in October: the best places
In October, Salo ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Turku9°11°21
- 2Espoo9°11°21
- 3Helsinki9°11°20
- 4Vantaa9°19
- 5Seinäjoki7°16
- 6Kokkola7°9°16
- 7Hämeenlinna8°15
- 8Nokia8°15
- 21SaloThis page9°11°10
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Frequently asked questions about Salo
When is the best time to visit Salo?
The best time to visit Salo is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Salo?
The sea temperature in Salo ranges from 0.9 °C in March to 17.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Salo in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 10.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Salo?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 13 °C. February is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Salo?
Rain is frequent in August and in December; the wettest month is July with 84 mm. The driest month is March with 34 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Salo get?
Salo gets around 1,880 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.6 hours a day; in December there are 0.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Salo in?
Salo is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Salo?
A nonstop flight from London to Salo takes about 2 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,760 km.
Which school holidays are best for Salo?
Salo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 43) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 24, May half-term 34, summer holidays 43, October half-term 10, Christmas holidays 9.